Sociology Faculty (Part-time Applicant Pool)

Montgomery County Community College•Blue Bell, PA

About The Position

This position is for a Part-Time Faculty member in Sociology. Part-Time Faculty are responsible for teaching assigned courses, facilitating student learning, and potentially contributing to course and curriculum development, program assessment, student advisement, college service, and professional development. The contractual per credit rate for the 2026-2027 Academic Year is $1,496.98. Candidates must obtain PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting clearances before their start date. This is an applicant pool position, meaning applications are kept on file for three years and reviewed as classes become available.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Sociology from an accredited institution is required.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates of all abilities.
Exhibited evidence of continued professional growth and development.
Demonstrated commitment to the use of innovative instructional techniques and technologies and use of course management systems.
Demonstrated commitment to the use of a variety of teaching activities to address diverse learning styles.
Demonstrated commitment to the incorporation of information literacy resources, technology, research, writing and culturally diverse perspectives into the curriculum.
Demonstrated commitment to continual assessment of the teaching-learning process.
Demonstrated commitment to work with diverse populations, such as under-resourced groups and first-generation students.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a comprehensive community college philosophy.
Obtain the PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting clearances prior to their start date.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Sociology is preferred.
Community College teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge of competency-based education preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses in accordance with the College’s approved course description and competency-based student learning outcomes.
Incorporate appropriate teaching-learning strategies, technologies, and assessment methods for evaluation of student learning into the course.
Integrate information literacy and writing into courses as appropriate.
Follow the College’s guidelines for preparing and submitting course syllabi.
Meet all scheduled classes and adhere to the academic schedule, which includes final exam times and other program-related testing.
Assess student learning outcome achievement and incorporate results into discipline appropriate course planning and personal professional development activities.
Participate in course, curriculum, and program assessment activities.
Collaborate with Program Coordinator/Program Director/Division Dean in the development and revision of courses of study and curricula.
Engage in activities that facilitate student achievement of learning outcomes, such as ongoing feedback, and consultation as needed.
Submit required reports on student attendance and course progress according to published deadlines.
Collaborate with appropriate Student Services personnel to address perceived student issues which may require special attention.
Engage in on-going professional development that promotes currency in discipline knowledge and instructional methods.
Attend Part-time Faculty Orientation prior to completing second semester.
Seek opportunities to attend scheduled divisional, discipline, and general faculty meetings, as well as the faculty professional development day, convocation and commencement.
Seek opportunities to provide College and community service.
Adhere to professional and ethical standards of conduct.